Analyst

X/Celerant Consulting • Atlanta, GA

3d

About The Position

X/Celerant Consulting is seeking a Lead Analyst - Contractor to lead short-term client engagements, typically four to six weeks, that can lead to implementation project sales. The role leads and manages teams of varying sizes, including full-time employees and contractors, to deliver analysis outcomes. It also involves converting analyses into projects by navigating client decision-making, engaging decision makers and influencers, and overseeing and preparing contracts. The Lead Analyst provides delivery teams with a strong foundation for successful project execution and is measured in part by the conversion rate of analyses to projects.

The role also supports sales pursuits by attending sales meetings to demonstrate expertise, contributing to Requests for Proposals, and conducting short scoping engagements. These scopings frame client problems, plan and sell analyses, develop initial client relationships, and establish credibility.

Requirements

• At least 15 years of experience in business and leadership.
• A master's degree is required; an MBA is preferred.
• Excellent analytical and research skills, attention to detail, and intellectual rigor.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Excellent business and commercial acumen, with the ability to relate to C-suite concerns.
• Able to work in the United States and Canada without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Management consulting experience focused on performance improvement and operations is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrable experience targeting and selling through networking.
• An MBA.

Responsibilities

• Lead short-term engagements, typically four to six weeks, that lead to implementation project sales.
• Lead and manage teams of varying sizes, including full-time employees and contractors, to deliver analysis outcomes.
• Convert analyses into projects by navigating client decision-making, engaging decision makers and influencers, and overseeing and preparing contracts.
• Provide delivery teams with a solid foundation for successful project delivery.
• Meet success metrics, including the conversion rate of analyses to projects.
• Assist with sales pursuits by attending sales meetings, contributing expertise, and helping respond to Requests for Proposals.
• Conduct short scoping engagements to frame client problems, plan and sell an analysis, develop initial client relationships, and demonstrate credibility.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior